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AJ51 XWL

2001 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

168,033 mi
Last recorded168,033 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 XWL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 168,033 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 167,915 miles

Emissions not tested heavy black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills and o/s closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside steering arm signs of heat treatment

Rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2019 163,916 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge.

Fail 16 Nov 2019 163,738 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge.

Pass 23 Nov 2018 154,545 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 153,961 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 146,553 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r sill corroded.

Pass 15 Nov 2016 140,441 miles

Both strut tops corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2016 140,433 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both strut tops corroded

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 135,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine cover loose

front fog lights damaged

fuel cap broken unable to open without help

Fail 16 Nov 2015 135,506 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated noise from nsr wheel when spinning (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine cover loose

front fog lights damaged

fuel cap broken unable to open without help

Pass 17 Nov 2014 129,399 miles

both front fog lights damaged

engine cover loose on clips

fuel filler cap broken unable to open without help

Fail 17 Nov 2014 129,399 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front fog lights damaged

engine cover loose on clips

fuel filler cap broken unable to open without help

Pass 18 Nov 2013 123,970 miles

both front fog lamps broken

Fail 16 Nov 2013 123,970 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front fog lamps broken

Pass 17 Nov 2012 117,350 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 117,350 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 108,428 miles

Both rear brake disks slightly pitted

Fail 16 Nov 2011 108,428 miles

Both rear brake disks slightly pitted

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 95,610 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 85,721 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 80,506 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 70,509 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

long travel on park brake lever recomend further investigation

n/s/ headlamp aim on lower limit recommend further investigation

Fail 8 Dec 2006 58,055 miles

N/S/F fog light damaged

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 58,055 miles

N/S/F fog light damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2005 46,998 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 46,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?

Based on 2,150,418 MOT tests across 237,401 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,570
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
237,401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164,607
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96,011
position lamp(s) not working 72,635
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,239
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 65,126
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AJ51 XWL is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 108,789 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 406 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164,607 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ51 XWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 406 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Peugeot 406 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ51 XWL is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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